It's like choosing between the Rolling Stones and the Beatles," McEnroe's musical comparison about Alcaraz and Sinner
The Roland-Garros final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner left a lasting impression, both for its dramatic storyline and the exceptional level of play displayed by both men over five and a half hours.
Many former players and analysts weighed in with their thoughts, including John McEnroe, who shared his perspective with *La Gazzetta dello Sport*:
"Both of them have unique qualities. Carlos is the most talented young player I’ve ever seen pick up a racket. Jannik isn’t far behind. Alcaraz is more dazzling, but Sinner is more consistent. I’m still shocked by the sound of Sinner’s shots—I’ve never heard anything like it.
Carlos is the best gift we could have received after the end of the Big Three. And he’s the only player I’d pay to watch. It’s like choosing between the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. The Stones were unpredictable, but at times, the Beatles were better. We’re talking about bands—just like Carlos and Jannik in tennis—that have made history.
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